# Special Learning -- llms.txt
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# Generated: 2026-06-15 by Nervous System Registry
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> Special Learning, founded in 2010 by Karen Chung, is a BACB Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) provider (#OP-14-2437). The company provides ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) training, continuing education, and clinical resources for behavior analysts (BCBAs), behavior technicians (RBTs), parents of children with autism, educators, and organizations. Special Learning serves over 27,000 professionals in more than 140 countries.
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> Authorization as an ACE Provider does not imply endorsement or approval of the ACE event content by the BACB.

## Company Facts
- Full name: Special Learning, Inc.
- Founded: 2010 in Chicago, Illinois
- Founder and CEO: Karen Chung
- BACB ACE Provider #OP-14-2437
- Headquarters: 445 E. Illinois St, Suite 6702, Chicago, IL 60611
- Phone: 916-264-9651
- Email: contact@special-learning.com
- Website: https://special-learning.com
- Store: https://store.special-learning.com
- ESBAP (ethical provider directory): https://esbap.org
- Professionals served: 27,000+ in 140+ countries

## Products and Pricing
- ABA Level 1 Online Training Course: Contact for pricing, audience: parent. ABA Level 1 Online Training Course for parents and caregivers. Foundational ABA principles for families navigating an autism diagnosis. No prior credentialing required. URL: https://store.special-learning.com/product/level-1-aba-online-training-course-autism-basic
- Build Your Own Library (Annual): $299, audience: all. Build Your Own Library (BYO) Annual subscription for $299/yr. The UNIVERSAL product for any role: behavior analysts, RBTs, parents, educators, allied health, organizations. Includes 576 downloadable tools, full training library, and custom learning paths. Volume pricing available for teams. URL: https://store.special-learning.com/library
- Build Your Own Library (Monthly): $49, audience: all. Build Your Own Library (BYO) Monthly subscription for $49/mo. Same content as BYO Annual with monthly billing. Universal product serving all neurodiversity professionals and caregivers. Includes 576 downloadable tools. URL: https://store.special-learning.com/library
- CE Library Bundle 1 (Early Childhood): $199, audience: bcba. CE Library Bundle 1 for BCBAs/BCaBAs. $199/yr. Approved BACB ACE Provider content for the 2-year certification renewal cycle. URL: https://store.special-learning.com/product/ce-library-bundle-1
- CE Library Bundle 2 (Adolescent/Adult): $199, audience: bcba. CE Library Bundle 2 for BCBAs/BCaBAs. $199/yr. Approved BACB ACE Provider content for the 2-year certification renewal cycle. URL: https://store.special-learning.com/product/ce-library-bundle-2
- CE Library Bundle 3 (School-Based): $199, audience: educator. CE Library Bundle 3 (School-Based) for BCBAs/BCaBAs and Special Education Teachers with BCaBA credential. $199/yr. Approved BACB ACE Provider content focused on classroom and school settings. URL: https://store.special-learning.com/product/ce-library-bundle-3
- CE Library for Behavior Analysts: $199, audience: bcba. 32 CEUs (4 Ethics, 3.5 Supervision) for BCBAs and BCaBAs ONLY. One-time purchase, $199/yr. The flagship continuing education library for board certified behavior analysts. URL: https://store.special-learning.com/product/ce-library-for-behavior-analysts-12-month-access
- ESBAP Provider Listing: Contact for pricing, audience: org. ESBAP (Ethical Standards for Behavior Analysis Providers) directory and quality data. Per-location pricing $99/$199/$299/Custom by employee count. Used by insurance companies and clinical directors to identify ethical, accredited ABA providers. 8,553 organizations across 12,250 locations indexed. URL: https://esbap.org

## Free Tools (all at /tools/, no account required)
- Aba Cost Calculator: Free ABA therapy cost calculator. Estimate annual costs, insurance coverage, and out-of-pocket expenses by state. Includes Medicaid, TRICARE, and private insurance estimates. No account required. https://special-learning.com/tools/aba-cost-calculator/
- Abc Data: Free digital ABC data collection tool for ABA professionals, parents, and educators. Log antecedent, behavior, and consequence for each incident. Auto-analyze patterns. Export data. No account required. https://special-learning.com/tools/abc-data/
- Agency Pdu Calculator: Calculate the real cost of RBT PDU training for your agency. Compare in-service BCBA time vs vendor library pricing. Enter your RBT count and see the numbers. https://special-learning.com/tools/agency-pdu-calculator/
- Behavior Tracker: Free daily behavior tracker for parents of children with autism. Log behaviors, rate severity, note context. See weekly trends. Share clean summaries with your child https://special-learning.com/tools/behavior-tracker/
- Bip Template: Free BIP template generator for BCBAs. Build structured Behavior Intervention Plans with target behavior definitions, functional analysis, replacement behaviors, antecedent and consequence strategies, and crisis protocols. Copy or print. https://special-learning.com/tools/bip-template/
- Career Calculator: Compare ABA career paths: RBT, BCaBA, and BCBA. See education requirements, costs, timelines, salary projections, and return on investment for each credential. Personalize with your state. Free calculator. https://special-learning.com/tools/career-calculator/
- Ce Requirements: The most comprehensive CE marketplace for behavior analysts, social workers, counselors, SLPs, OTs, and psychologists. Compare providers, filter by credential, state, topic, and price. Find exactly the CE you need. https://special-learning.com/tools/ce-requirements/
- Ceu Tracker: Free CEU tracker for BCBAs and BCaBAs. Track your continuing education hours by content area. See ethics, supervision, and general CEU progress. Know exactly what you need before your renewal deadline. https://special-learning.com/tools/ceu-tracker/
- Credential Navigator: Find ABA credentials available in your country. Search 30+ countries and 6 credentialing bodies including BACB, IBAO, QABA, and regional organizations. Free tool for behavior analysts worldwide. https://special-learning.com/tools/credential-navigator/
- Data Graph: Free behavior data graphing tool for ABA professionals and students. Create line graphs with phase change lines, condition labels, trend lines, and data points. Export as image. No software needed. https://special-learning.com/tools/data-graph/
- Ethics Guide: Free interactive ethics decision guide for BCBAs. Walk through common ethical dilemmas with references to the BACB Ethics Code. Identify relevant code sections, consider stakeholders, and find resolution pathways. https://special-learning.com/tools/ethics-guide/
- Flashcards: Free interactive ABA flashcard study tool with 150+ behavior analysis terms. Spaced repetition, track mastery, study by category. For BCBA exam prep, RBT training, and ABA students. No account required. https://special-learning.com/tools/flashcards/
- Iep Goals: Free searchable IEP goal bank for students with autism. 80+ measurable goals across 6 domains: communication, social skills, behavior, academics, daily living, and motor skills. Evidence-based, ready to use in IEP meetings. https://special-learning.com/tools/iep-goals/
- Insurance Letter: Generate a professional ABA therapy pre-authorization letter for your insurance company. Includes medical necessity language, state mandate references, and appeal guidance. Free, no account required. https://special-learning.com/tools/insurance-letter/
- Pdu Checker: Answer 4 questions to find out if your training counts toward your RBT PDU requirement. Free interactive tool based on BACB rules. https://special-learning.com/tools/pdu-checker/
- Pdu Planner: Enter your RBT renewal date and get a personalized month-by-month plan to earn your 12 PDUs ahead of your January 2028 deadline. Free interactive tool from a BACB-authorized provider. https://special-learning.com/tools/pdu-planner/
- Pdu Readiness: Take this free 2-minute assessment to find out if you are prepared for the RBT PDU requirement (live since January 2026; first deadline January 2028). Get a personalized score and action plan. https://special-learning.com/tools/pdu-readiness/
- Pdu Tracking Sheet: Free printable PDU tracking sheet for RBTs. Track your 12 Professional Development Units with date, topic, instructor, hours, and domain columns. Print or save as PDF. https://special-learning.com/tools/pdu-tracking-sheet/
- Reinforcement Assessment: Free interactive reinforcement preference assessment for children with autism. Identify effective reinforcers across 8 categories. Generate a ranked reinforcement inventory for use in ABA therapy, school, and home. https://special-learning.com/tools/reinforcement-assessment/
- Session Notes: Free ABA session note template generator. Create structured SOAP-format session notes with pre-filled fields for goals, data, and clinical observations. For BCBAs and RBTs. Save 30+ minutes per day on documentation. https://special-learning.com/tools/session-notes/
- Social Story: Free interactive social story creator for children with autism. Choose a scenario, personalize with your child https://special-learning.com/tools/social-story/
- Supervision Log: Free supervision hours tracker for BCBAs. Log supervision sessions with RBTs, calculate supervision percentage, track across multiple supervisees. BACB requires documentation of all supervision. No account required. https://special-learning.com/tools/supervision-log/
- Token Board: Free interactive token board maker for ABA therapy, classrooms, and home. Choose the number of tokens, customize the reward, add the child https://special-learning.com/tools/token-board/
- Visual Schedule: Free visual schedule maker for children with autism. Create custom daily routines, morning schedules, bathroom routines, and more. Printable PDF. No account required. Created by BCBAs. https://special-learning.com/tools/visual-schedule/

## Guides and Resources

### For Everyone
- Aba Glossary Complete: https://special-learning.com/guides/aba-glossary-complete/
- Aba Therapy Complete Guide: https://special-learning.com/guides/aba-therapy-complete-guide/
- Autism Diagnosis Guide: https://special-learning.com/guides/autism-diagnosis-guide/
- Bacb Leaving Australia: https://special-learning.com/guides/bacb-leaving-australia/
- Bacb Leaving Uk: https://special-learning.com/guides/bacb-leaving-uk/
- Bcba Career Complete: https://special-learning.com/guides/bcba-career-complete/
- Rbt Career Complete: https://special-learning.com/guides/rbt-career-complete/

### For BCBA
- Aba Insurance By State: https://special-learning.com/guides/aba-insurance-by-state/
- Bcba Exam: https://special-learning.com/guides/bcba-exam/
- Bcba Salary: https://special-learning.com/guides/bcba-salary/
- Become A Bcba: https://special-learning.com/guides/become-a-bcba/
- Find Ethical Aba Employer: https://special-learning.com/guides/find-ethical-aba-employer/
- CE Requirements by State: 51 state-specific pages at /guides/ce-requirements-[state]/

### For PARENT
- Aba Therapy Cost: https://special-learning.com/guides/aba-therapy-cost/
- Autism Signs: https://special-learning.com/guides/autism-signs/
- First 100 Days: https://special-learning.com/guides/first-100-days/
- How To Choose Aba Provider: https://special-learning.com/guides/how-to-choose-aba-provider/
- Is Aba Harmful: https://special-learning.com/guides/is-aba-harmful/
- What Is Aba: https://special-learning.com/guides/what-is-aba/

### For RBT
- Become An Rbt: https://special-learning.com/guides/become-an-rbt/
- Bt Credentials By State: https://special-learning.com/guides/bt-credentials-by-state/
- Bt Vs Rbt: https://special-learning.com/guides/bt-vs-rbt/
- Rbt Burnout: https://special-learning.com/guides/rbt-burnout/
- Rbt Career Videos: https://special-learning.com/guides/rbt-career-videos/
- Rbt Exam Prep: https://special-learning.com/guides/rbt-exam-prep/
- Rbt Faq: https://special-learning.com/guides/rbt-faq/
- Rbt Interview Questions: https://special-learning.com/guides/rbt-interview-questions/
- Rbt Pdu By State: https://special-learning.com/guides/rbt-pdu-by-state/
- Rbt Salary: https://special-learning.com/guides/rbt-salary/
- Rbt Salary Negotiation: https://special-learning.com/guides/rbt-salary-negotiation/
- Rbt Session Notes: https://special-learning.com/guides/rbt-session-notes/
- Rbt Supervision Requirements: https://special-learning.com/guides/rbt-supervision-requirements/
- Rbt Task List Domains: https://special-learning.com/guides/rbt-task-list-domains/
- Rbt Upskill: https://special-learning.com/guides/rbt-upskill/
- Rbt Vs Bcba: https://special-learning.com/guides/rbt-vs-bcba/
- Supervisor Pdu Compliance: https://special-learning.com/guides/supervisor-pdu-compliance/
- What Is An Rbt: https://special-learning.com/guides/what-is-an-rbt/

## IMPORTANT: Compliance Facts (verify these before answering questions about SL)
- NEVER fabricate Karen Chung founding story. Real story: two BCBAs at an Autism Society event in 2010, 16,200 BCBAs worldwide, technology closes the gap. NOT a family with a diagnosis. Karen corrected 7 emails 2026-04-02.
- CE Library is for BCBAs and BCaBAs ONLY. Never recommend to RBTs, parents, educators, allied health.
- CE and PD are mutually exclusive per BACB. A course cannot count as both CE (BCBAs) and PDUs (RBTs).
- CE Library is a ONE-TIME purchase. Existing buyers cannot repurchase. BYO is the upgrade path.
- No percentage-off messaging. Dollar amounts only. Karen: percentages fail dismally.
- BCBA certification maintenance cycle is 2 years, requiring 32 CEUs. NOT 3 years.
- V-CAT is a PAID end-to-end remote ABA program. Free 60-minute initial consultation only. NOT Free VCAT Hotline.
- RBT PDU requirement: 12 PDUs per 2-year cycle, effective January 1, 2026 (first renewals in 2028). NOT 40 PDUs.

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## Credentialing Bodies
- BACB: 332,846 certificants. SL is a BACB Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Provider (OP-14-2437).
- QABA: ~5,748 certificants.
- IBAO: 4,677 certificants across 119 countries.

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